Broadband in Scottsdale?

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Author: Ray Van Dolson
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Subject: Broadband in Scottsdale?
Thanks again everyone for the replies and advice. I'm used to living in
small towns--the many locale options in Scottsdale definitely don't make this
any easier! Normally I only have a couple apartment complexes to choose
from, and like two ISP's :D Here's what I've garnered so far for my target
location (North Scottsdale):

Qwest VDSL
    1Mbps up/down
    $49.95/mo
    $99.95 installation


    Pros: Speed, availability
    Cons: Possibly need to also have Qwest cable (apt comes with Cox)


    Questions
    Can I get this standalone?
    If I need Qwest cable also, is NBA League Pass available?
    Are ports blocked?
    Is IP address assignment static or dynamic?


Cox Cablemodem (Business)
    Couldn't find specific details on Business Cablemodem online


    Pros: Is available in North Scottsdale
    Cons: Price?  I have heard speeds are slower than home Cable


    Questions:
    Static IP?
    Speed?
    Info!?


Deru.Net
    1Mb/sec
    $30-$60/mo + Qwest fee
    $30-$40 setup fee


    Pros: Smaller ISP, Linux based, tech support, server-friendly
    Cons: Nothing in North Scottsdale


SpeakEasy.net
    Many speed options
    $59 - $90 + /mo (depending on config)


    Pros: Speed, server friendly, good price
    Cons: No service in North Scottsdale, users on PLUG reported
    Speakeasy wasn't good in Phoenix


If anyone can fill in the info I have ?'s on, that'd be great, otherwise I
will be calling tomorrow. I imagine DSL CO's will be moving into North
Scottsdale eventually, so I may just go with Cox until then. I really like
the apartment I found up there, so as long as I can get some sort of high
speed inet there, I think I'll be happy.

Thanks again,
Ray Van Dolson